Renewable Energy
Simonsen Vogt Wiig is a leading advisor in renewable energy projects, including projects related to wind, hydropower, biomass and LNG.
As a full-service law firm, we offer strategic and practical legal assistance to the entire renewable energy value chain – from production and grid operations to sales, financing, and technology. Our strength lies in the combination of solid regulatory understanding, commercial insight, and in-depth knowledge of, and networks with, the authorities.
Simonsen Vogt Wiig is more than just a law firm, we are a partner in shaping the future energy mix. With us, you get more than legal advice – you gain a strategic partner who helps you realize your ambitions in renewable energy.
- Energy producers: hydropower, onshore wind, offshore wind, solar and bioenergy
- Grid companies: all grid levels and relevant disciplines
- Electricity companies: sales, energy trading, and PPA participants
- Financial institutions: banks, investors, and project financiers
- Technology providers: hydrogen, green industry, and infrastructure projects
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- Project development and contact with authorities
We support projects from start to finish, providing comprehensive assistance with regulatory matters, land acquisition, investigations, licensing processes, building applications, and planning authorities at both national and regional level.
Project development and contact with authorities
- Construction
We have extensive experience with construction contracts in the energy sector and assist with everything from the choice of contract form (turnkey contracts, shared contracts, joint venture contracts) to negotiations, risk assessments and dispute resolution during construction.
Construction
- Contracts
We prepare and negotiate contracts for every project phase – from EPC and O&M agreements to supplier agreements and collaboration contracts.
Contracts
- Power purchase agreements (PPA)
We assist with structuring, negotiation, and due diligence for both physical and financial PPAs, including regulatory issues and sales licenses.
Power purchase agreements (PPA)
- Transactions and corporate structures
Our expertise covers acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures and strategic partnerships, with tailored advice on corporate law, tax, and M&A.
Transactions and corporate structures
- Financing and funding programs
We advise on project financing, public support schemes, and ESG-related financing terms.
Financing and funding programs
- Public procurement
We assist both clients and suppliers with all aspects of public procurement, from strategy and drafting of tender documents to tender evaluation, negotiations, and complaints management.
Public procurement
- Grid and regulation
Extensive experience with the Energy Act, grid regulation, connection, construction contributions, tariffs, revenue caps, and dispute resolution with regulatory authorities.
Grid and regulation
- Infrastructure and cross-sectoral solutions
We have particular expertise in infrastructure projects, including data centres, fibre networks, and charging infrastructure – often in combination with energy projects.
Infrastructure and cross-sectoral solutions
- Litigation and compliance
We represent clients in litigation, arbitration, and administrative disputes, and advise on compliance, ethics, ESG, and regulatory reporting.
Litigation and compliance
- Broad expertise and multidisciplinary teams – our lawyers combine deep industry insight with multidisciplinary experience to provide holistic solutions.
- Strong industry presence – we have extensive experience assisting organizations familiar with the Norwegian and European power markets.
- High accessibility and project understanding – our teams work closely with projects and clients to understand needs and deliver pragmatic, cost-effective advice.
- Strong ESG and regulatory expertise – we help you meet compliance requirements while ensuring practical solutions.
Broad expertise and multidisciplinary teams
Strong industry presence
High accessibility and project understanding
Strong ESG and regulatory expertise
Simonsen Vogt Wiig has strong industry knowledge and is involved in many important transactions in the Norwegian renewable markets.Chambers and Partners
Simonsen Vogt Wiig has a highly professional approach to complex matters, manages to highlight the core of the matter and balances different views and interpretations.Chambers and Partners
The team – skillfully led by Robin Jakobsen – possess a trust-building knowledge of both practical and legal knowledge of most sides of this business area. Jakobsen really has become something of a authority when it comes to all regulatory matters relevant to grid companies.Legal 500
